Production Manager

As Production Manager, you will lead all manufacturing activities and manage team to achieve production schedules, safety standards, and delivery commitments. You will improve manufacturing processes, improve and manage KPIs like OEE and material use. Additionally, you will collaborate cross-functionally to resolve quality issues and maintain strict ISO 9001 and 5S standards.

You will directly report to Powder Operation Manager.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage all production activities to ensure the products are produced according to specifications, work instructions, good manufacturing practices.

• Maintain discipline and well behavior of production team.

• Ensure the rules of tidiness are respected and implemented according to 5S standards.

• Be the workshop leader for optimizing quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

• Guide Production team to meet production schedule and customer delivery commitments.

• Coordinate with the related departments (QC, Procurement/Technical/Supply Chain/Maintenance) to implement the preventive maintenance activities of all machines/equipment in the plant.

• Monitor KPIs performance such as OEE/Cycle time/AMU (Absolute Material Use) and make weekly report

• Guide safety improvements and risk reduction in all paint processing area following life critical rules.

• Develop and implement processes to improve paint processing, including quality, setup time and cost in a good manner.

• Develop and recommend manufacturing processes for new products and intermediate and manage the manufacturing process (Review, implement and recommend manufacturing process for scale up)

• Review the current manufacturing process and recommend and implement revision of the process.

• Continuous improvement in manufacturing process for an process with 1st time right outcome

• Considerable creativity and initiative are required providing process troubleshooting support to coating processes and implement countermeasures.

• Participate in CAIR / Quality Failure corrective actions driving year over year continuous improvements.

• Review and manage the production equipment to improve operating performance.

• Preserve the ISO 9001 standards and contribute to Internal Audits.

• Analyze the measurement data and provide improvements by using of statistical analysis.

• Guide process simplifications / equipment improvements to improve overall paint manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering.

• Minimum 10+ years' working experience in manufacturing environment. At least 5 years' experience in Powder coating with management position

• Able to effectively communicate in English language.

• Lean Six Sigma qualifications will be an advantage.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

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We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

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Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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